Privacy
Automakers Confirm Warrantless Location Data Sharing With US Agencies
Modern cars transform from mere transport to tools of surveillance, challenging notions of privacy on the streets.
Australian Authorities Push for Encryption Backdoors After Internet Censorship Attempt
Australia ramps up calls for “accountable encryption,” pushing tech giants toward compliance with controversial backdoor legislation.
Free Speech Platform Gab Rejects German Request for Data on User’s Posts Insulting Politician Ricarda Lang
Gab is standing up to citizens facing Germany’s oppressive speech policies.
OpenAI CEO’s Eyeball-Scanning Digital ID Project, Worldcoin, Hopes To Partner With OpenAI and Has Had Conversations With PayPal
Worldcoin eyes partnerships with OpenAI and PayPal amid regulatory challenges and privacy concerns, signaling a potential expansion in digital ID networks.
Leak: EU Governments Impose Bulk Scanning Orders on Encrypted Messaging Services
The EU’s latest draft pushes for stringent surveillance of privacy-focused communication services, raising alarms among digital privacy advocates.
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London’s Surveillance Scheme Rakes in Millions While Failing the Community
Despite generating millions, London’s ANPR traffic system faces backlash for high error rates and unmet community goals.
LA Metro Eyes Invasive Facial Recognition in Wake of Murder
In the wake of a fatal stabbing, LA Metro officials champion controversial facial recognition tech as a safety measure, sparking a debate on privacy and security.
RFK Jr. To Challenge TikTok Ban on Constitutional Grounds
Kennedy challenges the impending TikTok ban, citing concerns over political motives rather than real national security issues.
WEF Report Supports CBDC and Digital ID, Urges Public-Private Collaboration in Finance
WEF’s ambiguous stance on digital currencies raises eyebrows, suggesting a veiled push for CBDCs under the guise of collaboration.
Kaiser Data Breach Exposes 13.4 Million Users’ Info to Google, Microsoft, and Others
The health insurer’s data leak underscores the growing concern over healthcare organizations’ use of third-party tracking technology and the potential risks to patient privacy.
Banking on Surveillance: Republicans Investigate Major Banks’ Warrantless Data Sharing with Federal Agencies
Congressional inquiry into banks’ role in warrantless data surveillance following January 6 raises alarm over potential civil liberties violations and improper government collaboration.